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WMAQ Channel 5 - NewsCenter 5 at 6pm (Part 4 - Last, 1981)

Views: 3468

Here is Part 4, the final part, of NewsCenter 5 at 6pm on WMAQ Channel 5 featuring Jim Ruddle and Carol Marin. Includes:

Christopher Janus pleads not-guilty on fraud charges

President Reagan readies his 1982 budget for Congress

Damascus hijacker releases hostage

Bus plunge in Guatemala City kills 38

U.S. Government final report on Three-Mile-Island disaster released

Chet Choppock with Sports highlights ...

WGN Channel 9 - John Drury and NewsNine (Opening & Break, 1980)

Views: 6527

Here's the opening moments of John Drury and NewsNine on WGN Channel 9. Also featuring sportscaster Bill Frink (who, like Drury, had come to WGN from WLS Channel 7), meteorologist Roger Triemstra, and commentator Len O'Connor. Includes:

WGN "Last Farewell" ID (voiceover by Marty McNeeley)

John Drury teases the following headlines:

- President Carter reports progress in trying to get 52 U.S. hostages held in Tehran released
- Possibi...

WMAQ Channel 5 - Sorting It Out (Part 1, 1976)

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Here's Part 1 of an episode of Sorting It Out on WMAQ Channel 5. Sorting It Out was a locally produced news magazine type show that featured interesting people and events around Chicagoland. It starred Bob Smith and a pre-Cheers Shelley Long, who at this point was still mostly known for her work in Homemakers furniture commercials.

This part features a look at 18-year-old Jonathan Dietch an...

WBBM Channel 2 - TV2 News at 10 (Part 2, 1972)

Views: 1485

Here's Part 2 of an edition of the TV2 News at 10 on WBBM Channel 2, with Bob Wallace substituting for then-regular anchor Bob McBride. Also featuring Harry Porterfield.

This edition was transferred from the original 2" Quad tape.

Includes:

Bob reading or introducing the following items:

- Developments in the trial of Cook County State's Attorney Edward Hanrahan in connection with the December 4th 1969 incident where two Blac...

WCIU Channel 26 - The Stock Market Observer (Ending, 1980)

Views: 3557

Here's the last four minutes of the Stock Market Observer on WCIU Channel 26. Features Eddie Ballantine giving some business news headlines and the wrap-up for the day.

Credits:
The Stock Market Observer
With Ben Larson
Director - Glenn Stewart
Eddie Ballantine
Carmine Anthony
Ruth Graham

Also features a WCIU Station ID (voiceover by Bill O'Connor)

This aired on local Chicago TV on Thursday, April 17th 198...

WBBM Channel 2 - Channel 2 Weekend News (Part 1, 1978)

Views: 3527

Here's Part 1 of a complete edition of the Channel 2 Weekend News on WBBM Channel 2, anchored by Bob Wallace (substituting for Harry Porterfield). Also featuring Brian Boyer. Includes:

Tail end of commercial for Arlington Race Track - "That's Entertainment" (post time 2pm, Monday-Saturday)

Animated WBBM Station ID (voiceover by Jerry Harper?)

Opening of Channel 2 Weekend News (with Dick Marx's famous "I Love Chicago, Chicago My Home...

WSNS Channel 44 - Illinois State Lottery - Super Shot (Part 2, 1976)

Views: 841

This clip made possible by the donations from our generous group of "Fuzzketeers" during the Spring 2012 Tape Transfer Fundraiser.

Here's Part 2 of the Illinois State Lottery's Super Shot program on WSNS Channel 44. This was the Lottery's basketball-related game (the "Super Shot" signified hitting a basket). The hosts were Bob Hale and Sandie Wolsfeld. Includes:
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WGN Channel 9 - NewsNine (Ending, 1979)

Views: 5709

Here's the final segment and ending of NewsNine on WGN Channel 9 featuring Jack Taylor (in some funky glasses) anchoring. Includes:

Story on a Teamsters Strike

Cook County Hospital employees will get paid

Roy Leonard reviews Neil Simon's Chapter Two at the Blackstone Theatre.

Tom Skilling answers a weather question posed by Jack Taylor as Bill Frink busts his chops a bit.

Ending weather update and some credits ...

Emergency Broadcast System Test (1981)

Views: 6573

Here's another Emergency Broadcast System test that aired on WMAQ Channel 5 one Saturday afternoon.

"This is a test. For the next sixty seconds this station will conduct a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. This is only a test.

This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. The broadcasters of your area in voluntary cooperation with the FCC and other authorities have developed this system to keep you informed in the event of an emergency.